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Beginner Sewing Classes Chicago

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Learn the basics of sewing in Chicago as you discover how to thread a machine, sew simple stitches, and create your own small projects.

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Scan 'N Cut Workshop

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Join us every month, on the 3rd Monday, for an hour long presentation covering different techniques, tips and projects to help make your Brother Scan ‘N Cut fun and easy to use. Topics covered will be different each month.  As a benefit to customers who purchased the Brother Scan ‘N Cut at Linda Z’s, you’ll receive priority registration. Prerequisite: Basic Machine Training

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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Scan N Cut Class: Make a St Patrick's Day Stein

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Lift a pint & toast to a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ST PATRICK’S DAY STEIN with the SCAN N CUT! (BYOS - Bring your own stein, at least 4 inches tall, 16 oz. Also bring your Scan N Cut and other supplies.) Join us in learning how to create a fun and timely glass for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities! It’s EASY to be CREATIVE! Come see how. We’ve got a fun little project for you to make…Just in time for ST PATRICK’S DAY!

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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Bowl Me Over! Making a Fabric Bowl

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

During this class, use the coiling and fabric wrapping techniques you learned in the Coiling & Wrapping Rope Bowls: Beginning Basics Class and get “bowled over” as you create your signature masterpiece fabric bowl! Collect the small pieces of your treasures, your hobbies, your notes, … your things in beautiful, colorful hand-made bowls. Fabric, pattern & supplies available in our store. Prerequisite: Beginning Basics Class, or...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
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How to Copy READY TO WEAR Workshop

Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL

Have you ever had a favorite garment that you wish you had ten of? Then this workshop is for you! Come and learn the basic principles of copying ready-to-wear using a basic T-Shirt. Just show up with your Favorite Basic T-Shirt! Prerequisite: Basic sewing experience

Intermediate 12 and older
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Open Studio À la Carte: Sewing for All Levels

Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL

Can’t commit to a full 4-week Open Studio? Welcome to our new Open Studio À La Carte! You can select from the 2-hour sessions below, bring your project and materials and get a little help that goes a long way. Whether you have one particular procedure that just has you stumped, or you know you can get it done with the help and support of others, Open Studio A La Carte connects you with our community of like-minded people, sharing the...

All levels 12 and older
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Sewing Skills: Beginner (Berwyn)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL

Learn basic sewing skills needed for fashion, fiber art & textile design projects. Learn how to sew corners and curves, french seams, straps and hemmed edge. Students will sew a small decorative pillow and if time allows, a squared bottom tote bag during this beginner session. Use of Sewing machines, accessories, Fabric and stuffing for pillow, fabric for tote bag are all covered with materials fee. Students need not bring anything to class....

(24) Beginner 8 and older
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$120

4 sessions

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Serger Academy: Mystery Maker Class

Linda Z's Sewing Center

GET BLOWN AWAY BY WHAT SERGERS CAN DO FOR YOU! Learn what it takes to give your serging projects a professional finish— And the best part — this seminar has something for everyone! Whether you are a seasoned pro, or you’ve never touched a serger, you can attend this course and learn. Everyone will walk away with tips & techniques to improve serging skills and with inspiration to learn & serge more!  Join top educator, Sandra...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Sewing Skills: Sewing Machine Starters (Westmont)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

Learn basic sewing skills needed for fashion, fiber art & textile design projects. Learn how to thread sewing machines, wind bobbins, sew straight seams, corners and curves, pressing and hand stitched closure. Students will learn as they sew a decorative, design & “piece as you go” textile art pillow or Zip Project/make-up Bag.  Note Students need not bring anything to class except camera or paper for note taking/learning tools....

(24) Beginner 10 and older
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$120

3 sessions

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Sewing Skills: Sewing Machine Starters (Berwyn)

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL

Learn basic sewing skills needed for fashion, fiber art & textile design projects. Learn how to thread sewing machines, wind bobbins, sew straight seams, corners and curves, pressing and hand stitched closure. Students will learn as they sew a decorative, design & “piece as you go” textile art pillow or Zip Project/make-up Bag.  Note Students need not bring anything to class except camera or paper for note taking/learning tools....

(24) Beginner 10 and older
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$120

3 sessions

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Introduction to Boro Stitching

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Learn basic "Boro" stitching with indigo dyed small pieces of cloth. In Japan, Boro (rag or scraps of cloth that are sewn together) was a symbol of an impoverished past. Now the term also encompasses and represents an essential principle of rural ethics and aesthetics. Inspired by this Japanese mending technique, explore your own visual expressions through exercises, e.g. cutting, patching, and stitching.  The fabric set (hand-dyed fabric...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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